The FAA is warning that GPS service in a 330 nautical mile circle of Nevada could be “unreliable or unavailable” for six-hour stretches from May 16-27 as broadband wholesaler LightSquared tests whether a signal from one of its proposed 40,000 towers upsets satellite navigation, according...
On Saturday, May 21, people around the world will celebrate the second annual International Learn to Fly Day. As part of the worldwide effort, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in conjunction with other aviation businesses located at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) in Frederick, Md...
The Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved Esterline CMC Electronics as its newest member, bringing the international trade association’s membership to 71. Esterline CMC Electronics is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, where they design, manufacture...
Maxxeon, Inc. has introduced the Pocket Floodlight is now available, which combines the size of a penlight with the performance of a work light, according to company officials. Maintenance technicians often try to use a penlight-style flashlight instead of a work light when working in confined spaces...
Winner Aviation has purchased a recently built neighboring hangar at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG) to expand. The 14,500-square-foot building provides Winner an additional 12,000 square feet of hangar space and 2,500 square feet of office space. Don Taylor, Winner Aviation’s General Manager...
The history of XH558 the last flying Vulcan, is celebrated in an illustrated new book published to celebrate her 50th year. Researched and written by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, “50 Years of Vulcan XH558″ uncovers her history from construction, through all her many roles, her retirement...
An officer asks you to look at the man on the left and right of yourself. “Only two of you will become pilots. Of those two, one of you will be killed before your tour of duty is up. That will leave only one of you standing. Are you sure… Read More ===> Posted on May 16th, 2011 by Janice Wood...
One of the world’s most complete collections of scale models representing World War I aircraft opens for permanent exhibit at The Museum of Flight in Seattle on May 21. The exhibit of these 153 detailed models in 1/48 scale will be displayed in the World War I gallery of the… Read More ===>...
This May 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Destin, Fla. Aircraft damage: What reportedly happened: Recorded...
While many in the U.S. fret over the future of avgas, especially in light of last week’s announcement by the Center for Environmental Health threatening to sue suppliers and the FBOs that sell leaded fuel in California, the world’s largest producer of light aircraft has been quietly preparing...
For the second time, the Air Transport Association has filed in US District Court to overturn the change in union voting imposed by the National Mediation Board. The organisation said the change was not only arbitrary and capricious but ignored the NMB’s earlier interpretation saying that only Congress...
Air Lease Corporation reported a net income of USD3.2 million, or 5 cents per share, in its first quarterly report as a publicly listed company. Led by Steven Udvar-Házy, Los Angeles-based Air Lease Corp was founded in early 2010 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange on 19-Apr-2011, joining Aircastle...
Just two weeks after the Pilot Training Reform Symposium in Atlanta chaired by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), Sporty’s Academy and SAFE have made their training syllabi available not only from the SAFE website, but from the Pilot Training...
Our thanks to reader Patrick Rydzewski, who sent us this link to a blog written by Fort Worth pilot Ron Phillips, chronicling his training and his love of flight. Phillips, who is known as “Iceman,” says: “This site is the story of my flying career…what there is of it. I…...
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team will be flying on alternative fuel for the first time at the Joint Services Open House at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland this weekend. Aircraft #5 and #6 will perform the team’s first performance using “green” biofuel, making...
Honda Aircraft Co. announced at the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) that it has successfully completed additional milestone flight tests with its FAA-conforming HondaJet, including the achievement of a maximum operating altitude of 43,000 ft. This accomplishment...
The departure this month of Brian Delauter, the Transportation Security Administration’s general manager of its general aviation branch, is raising questions about the fate of some key TSA initiatives affecting GA, such as the rewrite of the proposed Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) and expansion...
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) is using this year’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) to officially open its Hawker 400XPR order book and begin accepting letters of intent for its factory-direct aircraft upgrade program. Hawker 400XPR development is progressing...
The Citation Ten is scheduled to make its first flight by year-end 2011, with first deliveries planned for the second half of 2013, Cessna officials said on opening day of the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibit. The Ten is a mid-size aircraft with uprated design and performance, enabling...
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) recently concluded its 2011 Jet Operators Conference in Little Rock, Ark., where it hosted more than 100 owners and operators. This year’s theme was Safety of Operations, which included technical overviews and special presentations on thunderstorm avoidance...
Flying adventure experts Air Journey has unveiled a rare opportunity to circumnavigate the continent of Africa in your own airplane. This special opportunity begins Sept. 7 and returns to the United States 54 days and 19,500 nautical miles later on Oct. 30. “We are very excited that we get to&hellip...
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has declared May 2011 General Aviation Appreciation Month in the state. “Governor Christie’s proclamation focuses on the value of all general aviation, including business aviation, to New Jersey’s companies, communities and economy,” said NBAA President and...
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co, which has owned the design rights to Nat Puffer’s Cozy Mark IV homebuilt aircraft since 2004, recently contracted with Marc Zeitlin, an experienced builder, to provide technical builder support to Cozy builder. Builders can contact Marc by email at marc_zeitlin...
A new FAA/PMA adds more aircraft models to Bogert Aviation’s line of Low-Loss Copper Cable Kits, which improve hot and cold starting performance and eliminate most voltage drop between battery and starter, according to company officials. Since 1986 Bogert Aviation has manufactured FAA/PMA solutions...
A pilot has opened an ultra-private rehabilitation facility called Journey Malibu for pilots dealing with alcoholism and addiction. Among mental health issues for pilots, the most common problem is alcoholism, according to the center’s officials, which notes that any pilot who gets caught with...
ASA’s Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Michael Hayes has been updated to reflect the latest regulations and procedures, including the proposed new regulations dealing with crew fatigue (Part 117). This study guide helps applicants prepare for the checkride by listing the most frequently...
This May 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Caldwell, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
Another WTO ruling is in, and (as usual), both sides of the dispute are claiming complete victory. The WTO Appellate Body has ruled on the US complaint against support given by EU member states to Airbus, reversing some decisions of an earlier WTO panel while leaving others intact.
GUEST EDITORIAL By Matthew Kiener “Any new ideas regarding the trees?” someone asked. A group had gathered to discuss, among other things, the trees at the end of several New Jersey runways, forcing the implementation of displaced thresholds. These trees are on adjacent properties and oftentimes...
Jazeera Airways has commenced 10 times weekly service from Kuwait to Cairo, with frequency to increase to 21 times per week from, 16-Jun-2011.
